Airport West vs Essendon Fields
The verdict
Airport West rates higher for education (65 vs 33). Essendon Fields has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 49 min).
Scores
Airport WestEssendon Fields
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 71 |
| Transport | 92 | 86 |
| Education | 65 | 33 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,173 | 13 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,761 | Data not available |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.7% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 23.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | Data not available |
Growth: Airport West High Growth · Essendon Fields High Growth
Property
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $928K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $635K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 74 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 159 | 7,692 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 771 | 107,692 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 196 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,152 | 2,000,000 |
Essendon Fields is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Airport West · Essendon Fields
Transport
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 9 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 880 m | 860 m |
Liveability
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 5 |
| Parks | 18 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 25 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.9 km | 12.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 11.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Airport West | Essendon Fields | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,173 | 13 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,712 | 13 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,692 | 17 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Airport West or Essendon Fields?
Airport West has the higher transport score (Airport West 92/100 vs Essendon Fields 86/100).
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